FAQ Category: Medical Malpractice

The statutes of limitations in the different states are serious hurdles for many people who have a claim for medical malpractice. The time limits vary, but once the time has passed, it is impossible to bring a case, no matter how egregious the error. It is important to remember that…

After someone has been harmed because of a medical mistake and suffered from physical, psychological, or financial damages, then he may be able to bring a medical malpractice case. If a person has died as the result of a preventable medical error, then his family may be able to bring…

Although most people think about doctors when they hear about medical malpractice, there are many different medical practitioners and institutions that can be liable for malpractice. Whether it is the doctor who failed to diagnose a condition, the nurse who administered the wrong dose of a medication, or the physical…

Of course, the most basic inquiry is what actions qualify as malpractice. Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional such as a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other medical practitioner, as well as a hospital or other healthcare facility, does not provide care that meets the applicable standard. The standard depends…